Thursday, August 29, 2013

A Series of Wonders

I'm back up at my new place for a few days. This time my older son, Jeffrey is with us. He's home on leave for a couple of weeks so of course, he had to come see the place. It's so nice to be with my boy.

Nature was here a series of wonders, and a fund of delight.

~ Daniel Boone

Shhh... it's just before daybreak. The sky is beginning to lighten but there are still some stars in the sky. A gentle mist is drifting across the lake. What a sight to see upon awakening.

Apples and nectarines in one bowl - tomatoes in the other. Sunlight basted evenly on both.

While snapping a few photos of the rising sun, a tiny hummingbird flew into the glass. It was a gentle impact and it quickly flew away again, seemingly unharmed. But it left its calling card behind - a few of its minuscule feathers.

A the day lightens up, a fishing lure awaits employment. Its task was to catch tonight's dinner. Epic fail. I suppose it might have done better if it had actually been cast into the water...

Frank found this tiny wasp's nest on the deck, one day. Such a perfect creation for such little creatures. I'm just as glad that it was abandoned though. I had a bit of fun playing with desaturating the colour from my hand, but not from the nest.

And this beautiful wonder is my Skitty boy. He's not up at the new place yet but rest assured that he and Zephyr will be joining us when I'm there full time.

52 comments:

The first photo leaves me dumbstruck. When you have time, please give me a lesson on how to get a photo like that...other than moving to Canada. :) Even the stars are so clear, and nothing is overexposed. How do you do it, girl?

Sorry about the hummingbird and we have had that problem here. Time for window decals as the next crash may not be so mild. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. You make photography look so easy...just pure talent.

You are ever the one with the best of talents. We are so fortunate to get to share. I wish you well with your sale and move to this paradise. Oh, the tabby is sooooo darling. So kissable! Speaking of........how is the Bennster? Keep on keepin' on, Hilary, your words and photos are "beyond Zebra" (as Dr. Seuss would say).

I was thinking about you this morning when at 5:45 we were outside admiring a pink, gold and wonderful sunrise over the mountains. We usually don't have clouds that early in the morning but Mother Nature just needed to show off and we took it as the gift of the day. I only wish I could capture the moments half as well as you do. Oma Lindapsssssst...the kitty picture made me swoon.

I came from Linda's site and I'm glad I did. I love your photos and enjoyed joeh's comment as it fits me...LOL I don't see too many sunrises. However, these pictures make want to.

I love the picture of the hummingbird feathers and the pinkish-red light reflected in the window. If you hadn't told me it was a window, I would have just thought the feathers were floating in the air. Lovely image and I'm very pleased the hummingbird flew off.

However, my favorite one is the one of Skitty. If I didn't know better, I would think you took a picture of my cat, Aggie. It's amazing how much they look alike. As Aggie was adopted, who knows...maybe they are related. She'd like to have a brother. Well, at least I think so.

Hilary, I feel like I have been transported to a magical land.You have purchased Paradise!Love every photo, especially the artistry of the hummingbird feathers.Fruit basted in the morning sun...beautiful!Enjoy your time with your son. I'm so glad he can come and see your new home.

So glad that you will be able to spend time with your son. Nothing makes a Mama's heart any happier than being with her children...no matter how old they are. Your photos are inviting to all of my senses. The warm light on the fruit...beautiful, Hilary.The tiny feathers on the window (I can almost hear the li'l bird hitting and thankfully flying away from the pane.) We have hummers; they are resilient and aggressive little birds, aren't they? I love 'em.I smiled at the un-cast lure. Yes. Hard to catch that fish with a dry lure, but it made for a beautiful work of art for me to enjoy today. Thank you for that. I am always amazed at the precision with with bees construct their nests. Looking at the pattern and the exactness with which they work, underscores the presence of our Mighty Creator. And...your fur babies. I know that you miss them and can't wait to have them snuggling up to you in your new home. They will think they are in kitty paradise when they arrive. Sending you smiles, Hilary.

So, so beautiful! I love that you captured the stars in that first photograph and then contrasted it for us with the sunny kitchen happiness. Skittles made me smile -- I hope he and Zephyr love their new home, too.

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